Conflicted
Conflicted adjective - Having a mixture of opposing feelings.
Usage example: I'm conflicted about the prospect of our only child going away to college
Uncertain and conflicted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertain" instead an adjective "Conflicted".
Nearby Words: conflict, conflicting
Uncertain
Uncertain adjective - Not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Usage example: never uncertain of her political beliefs or judgment, she was a decisive and fearless leader
Conflicted and uncertain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conflicted" instead an adjective "Uncertain".
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Promise: Kíli entrusts Tauriel with his rune-stone, telling her to keep it "as a promise." Tauriel, knowing how important the stone is to Kíli from Desolation, is well-aware of how Kíli feels about her (and uncertain about what she feels for him), is visibly conflicted.
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